County updates homelessness plan

County updates homelessness plan Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 By Jeannie O’Sullivan Burlington County Times Staff writer MOUNT HOLLY — As part of a three-prong overhaul of its social services, Burlington County has sharpened its focus on helping the homeless. County officials have unveiled a plan to improve the coordination, integration and information management of its homelessness … Read more

[Democrat] candidates’ records don’t merit election

Candidates’ records don’t merit election Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014, Burlington County Times   Burlington County Democrats have done it again, nominating two longtime politicians with a history of higher taxes, more spending and bigger government for freeholder seats. When will they learn?   The public records of Edgewater Park’s Tom Pullion and Evesham’s Mike Schmidt … Read more

Getting Things Done For Burlington County

Bruce Garganio and Mary Ann O’Brien know Burlington County voters want Freeholders who will work across party lines to get things done for our seniors, veterans and the middle class. Bruce Garganio and Mary Ann O’Brien are part of the team who protected important programs for seniors, including transportation, meals on wheels and home safety … Read more

Thumbs-up to stepping up!

Thumbs-up for Sept. 21 Originally Posted: Sunday, September 21, 2014, Burlington County Times Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio recently sent a letter to an administrative law judge protesting South Jersey Gas’ request for a 14.4 percent rate increase for customers. The cost of doing business has gone up. We understand that, but a double-digit increase will … Read more

Garganio & O’Brien unveils affordability platform

By Jeannie O’Sullivan – Posted on 9/19/14 MOUNT HOLLY — During a campaign kickoff at the county Republican Committee’s High Street headquarters, Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio and former freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien touted their record of cutting taxes and lowering spending, and vowed to make the county more affordable to the middle class. … Read more

Burlco GOP sets an example

LTE: Burlco GOP sets an example 6:10 p.m. EDT August 8, 2014 I am no fan of President Barack Obama, but as a lifelong Republican I also find myself increasingly frustrated with the direction of our Republican Party nationally. Too often the party leadership comes off as angry, intolerant and lacking in substantive ideas. Frankly, … Read more

Doing right by taxpayers

LTE: Doing right by taxpayers 6:33 p.m. EDT August 7, 2014 Looking at your tax bill as a New Jersey resident can be pretty depressing. Inevitably, one of the myriad of governing bodies we are forced to deal with increases their portion of your tax bill to pay for more spending. Worse, their increases are … Read more

BCC expands ‘green’ degrees

BCC students can now finish ”green” degrees at Stockton College Burlington County Times By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Monday, March 11, 2013 5:00 am PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — Burlington County College is expanding its offerings to students through new agreements with other schools, including a guaranteed admission program with the Stockton College of New Jersey … Read more

Live here, buy here

Live here, buy here Posted: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:00 am Burlington County Times Editorial The county economy is in need of a little retail therapy. With the popularity of smartphones, most of us can shop anywhere at anytime we like. And there are so many brick-and-mortar retail options available to county residents — the … Read more

County readying ‘buy local’ campaign

County readying ‘buy local’ campaign Burlington County Times By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Monday, March 4, 2013 5:00 am   MOUNT HOLLY — The idea is simple: Live here. Shop here. Spend here. A small investment and commitment to spend more money locally could yield big returns, officials say. If each of Burlington … Read more